Year 3 Update

Our learning Weeks 8 & 9

English

In English, we are revisiting long vowel sounds and practicing simple sentence construction. We are also learning to visualise stories by listening carefully and imagining what a scene might look like. Additionally, we are focusing on the structure of narrative writing as part of our current unit.

Maths

In Maths, we’re learning to write and represent numbers in the tens, hundreds, thousands, and tens of thousands using digits, place value, and words. We’re also working on rounding numbers to different place values, including the nearest ten, hundred, thousand, and beyond.

Inquiry

Our topic this term is 'How can I create a healthy me?'

Students will be investigating the connection between a healthy body and mind to contribute to healthy, safe, and active environments. They will also explore the importance of safety at school, develop an understanding of stress and learn strategies to manage it effectively.

Social and Emotional

In Social and Emotional Learning, we are exploring how our emotions can be stronger or weaker in different situations. We are also learning to recognise the emotions we might feel and how to manage them.

News and reminders

Drink bottles:

Please remember to bring a drink bottle to school every day. It saves disruption to your child's learning when this is accessible within the room. They are able to fill up their bottles in a nearby classroom.

Hats:

A friendly reminder that school hats are required to be worn during recess and lunch. Students who do not have a hat will have to spend recess and lunch under the shade sails. We also encourage wearing sunscreen and drinking plenty of water during the school day.

Take home readers:

Just a friendly reminder—if your child's blue reader bag is still at home, please send it in with them so we can get these organised.

Homework:

Starting from Week 4, students will be assigned homework tasks for the remainder of the term. They are expected to read at least 3–4 nights a week for around 10 minutes and record it in their reading log, which must be signed by a parent. In addition, students should complete 1–2 activities from their homework grid each week. Our approach is articulated in our Hillsmeade PS Homework Policy, which is accessible via our website.